Cardinals in the News - Football
September 18, 2001 | Football
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2001 FOOTBALL
September
- U of L safety in sticky situation - Courier-Journal (Sept. 26)
- Smith mulling changes in lineup - Courier-Journal (Sept. 25)
- Smith says Illini exposed weaknesses - Associated Press (Sept. 25)
- Cards seeking a quick fix against Memphis - Kentucky.com (Sept. 24)
- Cards are Champaign toast - Courier-Journal (Sept. 23)
- 2 young DBs got cornered too often - Courier-Journal (Sept. 23)
- Ragone ignores quarterback comparisons - Courier-Journal (Sept. 22)
- Louisville game 'huge,' Illini's Kittner says - Courier-Journal (Sept. 21)
- In McCune, Cards have real veteran to rely on - Courier-Journal (Sept. 21)
- No more giggling for Cards' Patterson - Courier-Journal (Sept. 20)
- Louisville looking for another 'huge' win at Illinois - Kentucky.com (Sept. 19)
- Center stage fright? No way - Chicago Tribune (Sept. 19)
- Smith won't be deceived by game tape - Courier-Journal (Sept. 18)
- Cards' Parker still a sprinter - with football - Courier-Journal (Sept. 17)
- Dave Ragone wants to give fans something to cheer about - The Sporting News (Sept. 17)
- Josiah's heart goes to ones who keep vigil - Courier-Journal (Sept. 16)
- John L. disappointed U of L-Illinois is off - Courier-Journal (Sept. 14)
- John L. unhappy U of L, Illinois game postponed - Kentucky.com (Sept. 14)
- Coach says Illini rushing game just needs fine-tuning - Courier-Journal (Sept. 13)
- Illini pose real test of Cards' ranking - Courier-Journal (Sept. 11)
- U of L faces 'real competition' at Illinois - Associated Press (Sept. 11)
- Cards crack Top 25, look to advance - Courier-Journal (Sept. 10)
- U of L pops up in AP Top 25 - Kentucky.com (Sept. 10)
- Cards grind one out - Courier-Journal (Sept. 9)
- Patterson shows quick feet but slick fingers - Courier-Journal (Sept. 9)
- Cardinals beat back Catamounts for 31-7 win - Associated Press (Sept. 9)
- Cardinals will focus on execution - Courier-Journal (Sept. 8)
- Cards put Catamounts to a 'slow death' - Kentucky.com (Sept. 8)
- Unbeaten Cards look for more improvement - Associated Press (Sept. 8)
- Smith has seen enough flag football - Courier-Journal (Sept. 7)
- Cards waiting for a back to step up front - Associated Press (Sept. 6)
- Branch may see more action in U of L backfield - Associated Press (Sept. 6)
- Cardinals' lackluster rushing a concern - Associated Press (Sept. 5)
- Cards' Stallings being slowed by knee problems - Courier-Journal (Sept. 4)
- Ragone shows off his passion in victory - Courier-Journal (Sept. 3)
- Louisville's Smith not satisfied after easy win - Associated Press (Sept. 3)
- Despite 2-0 record, Smith not pleased - Kentucky.com (Sept. 3)
- Cards make it 3 in a row - Courier-Journal (Sept. 2)
- CarDs with a capital D - Courier-Journal (Sept. 2)
- They're not feeling defensive now - Courier-Journal (Sept. 2)
- Branch turns over a new leaf but won't make it a habit - Courier-Journal (Sept. 2)
- Ragone shoulders load for Cardinals - Lexington Herald-Leader (Sept. 2)
- Cards manhandle Cats - Lexington Herald-Leader (Sept. 2)
- Despite win, Cards' Smith displeased - Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (Sept. 2)
- A red star rising eclipses Big Blue - Courier-Journal (Sept. 1)
- Lightning strike has yet to come - Courier-Journal (Sept. 1)
- A red star rising eclipses Big Blue - Courier-Journal (Sept. 1)
- Louisville spoils UK head coach's debut - Kentucky.com (Sept. 1)
- Righting a wrong - Lexington Herald-Leader (Sept. 1)
August
- Cards lock out fans and media to concentrate on Cats - Courier-Journal (Aug. 31)
- LeFors is one big hit away from QB job at Louisville - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 31)
- Will U of L version of head start offer edge? - Courier-Journal (Aug. 30)
- Mystery shrouding Cats makes Cards' preparation tough - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 30)
- Smith takes entire defense to task for not answering bell - Courier-Journal (Aug. 29)
- Haskins will see Commonwealth from other side - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 29)
- Ex-Card kicker may shuffle off to Buffalo for shot at NFL job - Evansville Courier & Press (Aug. 29)
- John L. or John Wayne? Coach fires back - Courier-Journal (Aug. 28)
- Cardinals' Smith stays quite on Cats - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 28)
- John L. joins in 'fun' of UK-UofL rivalry - Kentucky.com (Aug. 27)
- UK knows Ragone's capability in clutch - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 27)
- A new foothold on state football - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 26)
- BCS berth not in the Cards -Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 26)
- Legend in progress? - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 26)
- Two thumbs down from John L. - Courier-Journal (Aug. 25)
- John L. has another Mr. Fix-It challenge - Courier-Journal (Aug. 25)
- Cards learn lesson before playing UK - Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (Aug. 25)
- It's a runback comeback - Courier-Journal (Aug. 24)
- Brown rolls, Thomas staggers to defensive TDs - Courier-Journal (Aug. 24)
- Schnellenberger 'touched' by warm greeting in return to U of L - Courier-Journal (Aug. 24)
- Cards recover to beat Aggies - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 24)
- Opening-day lesson - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 24)
- Good fortune smiles on U of L against New Mexico State - Kentucky.com (Aug. 24)
- Ready or not, Cards kick off - Courier-Journal (Aug. 23)
- John L. at Wagners? It must be game time - Courier-Journal (Aug. 23)
- Cards want to stuff N.M. States' ground game - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 23)
- New Mexico State's offensive punch big test for Louisville - Associated Press (Aug. 22)
- U of L foe will hit ground running - Courier-Journal (Aug. 22)
- Smith: Cards not totally pumped - Courier-Journal (Aug. 21)
- Advice for Cardinals vs. Aggies: Win BIG - Courier-Journal (Aug. 21)
- Cards slower to rev up for UK-less opener - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 21)
- U of L-New Mexico State opens college football season Thursday - Kentucky.com (Aug. 20)
- Funky schedule hasn't flummoxed Cards - Courier-Journal (Aug. 20)
- Mr. Smith builds a program - Courier-Journal (Aug. 19)
- Cards want to stay on the run - Courier-Journal (Aug. 19)
- Junior colleges play major role for Cards - Courier-Journal (Aug. 19)
- League (C-USA) moves into prime time - Courier-Journal (Aug. 19)
- Q & A with John L. Smith - Courier-Journal (Aug. 19)
- With seven options, Cards will get their kicks - Courier-Journal (Aug. 18)
- With seven options, Cards will get their kicks - Courier-Journal (Aug. 18)
- Smith has Cardinals in running for more notice - Owensboro Messenger-Enquirer (Aug. 18)
- Strength will be at ends, Sack-happy White, Josiah will lead youthful tackles - Courier-Journal (Aug. 17)
- Smith says Cardinals look good in scrimmage - Courier-Journal (Aug. 17)
- Josiah a new man after straight talk from Coach Smith - Kentucky.com (Aug. 17)
- Veteran safeties lead new corners - Courier-Journal (Aug. 16)
- NCAA rejects petition by Cards' QB - Courier-Journal (Aug. 15)
- Under Smith, football has the horses at Louisville, too - CBS SportsLine (Aug. 15)
- LeFors ready if - gasp - Ragone should go down - Courier-Journal (Aug. 14)
- Coach shuffling a stacked deck - Courier-Journal (Aug. 13)
- Cards hope Branch lights fire, delivers 'big things' - Courier-Journal (Aug. 12)
- Cards respond to coach's review, say heat is wearing them down - Courier-Journal (Aug. 11)
- Ragone ignoring the hype, taking control - Kentucky.com (Aug. 11)
- John L. labels practice a 'fiasco' - Courier-Journal (Aug. 10)
- Cards' tight ends can expect expanded roles this season - Courier-Journal (Aug. 9)
- Stallings talks to the animals and can play like one, too - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 9)
- Another obstacle pops up for kicker Hilbert - Evansville Courier & Press (Aug. 8)
- U of L's Ahrens regrets transfer to Arkansas - Courier-Journal (Aug. 7)
- Akers sets sights on NFL record - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 7)
- In deck of Cards, joker is also ace - Courier-Journal (Aug. 5)
- Hilbert listed No. 1, kicking like it, too - Evansville Courier & Press (Aug. 5)
- Cards' first workout a doozy - Courier-Journal (Aug. 3)
- Coaches vote U of L 31st - Courier-Journal (Aug. 3)
- Something new for Cardinals: confidence - Courier-Journal (Aug. 2)
- Scrutiny tightened at U of L practices - Courier-Journal (Aug. 2)
- Ragone tipping the scales as starter - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 2)
- Cardinals' Smith keeps up guard for heat illness - Lexington Herald-Leader (Aug. 2)
- Optimism high in Louisville - Elizabethtown News Enterprise (Aug. 2)
- Defense key to defense of C-USA title - Elizabethtown News Enterprise (Aug. 2)
- Louisville wears the bull's eye - Kentucky.com (Aug. 2)
- Louisville thinking big as fall practices begin - Associated Press (Aug. 1)
July
- U of L freshmen should figure on being forgotten - Courier-Journal (July 31)
- C-USA football impatient to grow up - Courier-Journal (July 28)
- U of L vs. UK takes on aura of 'High Noon' - Courier-Journal (July 26)
- C-USA coaches call Cards favorite - Courier-Journal (July 26)
- Cardinals seem to be a helmet up on Wildcats - Courier-Journal (July 26)
- Cards would rather play Cats first - Lexington Herald-Leader (July 26)
- Louisville, Kentucky will be duel between two cowboys - Associated Press (July 25)
- The best QB you've never heard of - The Sporting News (July 24)
- Cards' concern is finding leaders - Courier-Journal (July 23)
- U of L's Josiah ate more than his cake - Courier-Journal (July 21)
- Louisville thrill-seeker runs with a purpose - The Sporting News (July 17)
June
- Smith - 'I'm not scared yet' - to run with bulls - Courier-Journal (June 29)
- Smith sees red where he should see green - Courier-Journal (June 28)
- ESPN to broadcast four U of L games this season, may add fifth - Courier-Journal (June 28)
- Louisville coach set to run with the bulls - Associated Press (June 28)
- Lineman leaving Cardinals for WKU - Courier-Journal (June 23)
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